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Assistant chief constable Steve Barry, head of operations command, said: “Senior officers are meeting daily to discuss any potential emerging issues and concerns and these meetings will continue for the foreseeable future.

“The current threat level applies to the whole of the UK and not any specific area.

“There are a number of public events taking place in Surrey and Sussex this weekend and the coming days and we are liaising with event organisers to ensure that venues have appropriate security measures in place.

"We are doing all we can to keep people safe, liaising closely with partners and continuing our increased policing presence across both counties."

Army troops in the area 'remains an option'

So far, there are no requirements to deploy armed troops across Surrey or Sussex under police command to free up our armed resources.

But the assistant police chief says this remains an option if needed and will be continued to be reviewed.

Armed Police from Surrey in full view to help calm the public after the terrorist attack in Manchester. They are guarding Guildford Train Station after the terror threat level has been raised to critical, for the first time in a decade (Image: Surrey Advertiser)

Assistant chief constable Barry added: “Our priority is to increase patrols to protect the public at this time, as we continue to provide our day-to-day policing across the two counties.

“It is important for the public to work with us and remain vigilant as we tackle the terrorist threat facing the UK.

"We appreciate the calls from the public which have allowed us to resolve concerns quickly."

If you see anything suspicious – anything out of place or unusual - trust your gut instinct and call the Anti Terrorist Hotline 0800 789321 or 999 in an emergency.

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